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Milton, WI
City in Rock County, Wisconsin. ZIP codes: 53563.
Population
5,706
Land area
4.7sq mi
People per sq mi
1,213
ZIP codes
1
Milton and its ZIP codes
Milton at a glance
- Milton is about 11 times as dense as Wisconsin as a whole.
- It is the 143rd most populous of 808 cities and towns in Wisconsin.
- Households here earn a median of $85,959 a year, 11% more than the Wisconsin figure of $77,485.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $249,200 (6% below Wisconsin) and median rent is $930 a month.
Local data for Milton, WI
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Milton, WI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$85,959
Poverty rate
6.5%
Median home value
$249,200
Median rent
$930/mo
Homeownership
74.0%
Bachelor's or higher
28.3%
Median age
40.9
Average commute
30.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (2,161), Norwegian Americans (945), Irish Americans (754).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Rock County. PPP loans are for Milton.
Unemployment rate
3.0%
Sep 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$62,479
69,744 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$58,844
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.4B
FY 2026, $8,311 per person
PPP loans
$15.3M
363 loans, 2,178 jobs reported
How people get to work
Milton, WI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone84.6%
- Carpooled3.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.1%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.5%
- Worked from home10.1%
Average one-way commute: 30.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Milton, WI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
1,089
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
221
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 11°F
35.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone17 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Milton, WI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.4%
U.S. 33.3% +7.1 pts
Diabetes
10.9%
U.S. 12.1% -1.2 pts
Smoking
13.6%
U.S. 12.8% +0.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.8%
U.S. 11.1% -4.3 pts
ZIP codes in Milton
1 in or overlapping Milton. Population shown
Cities near Milton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| JanesvilleCity | 7.2 mi | 34.6 |
| Lake KoshkonongCensus-designated place | 7.3 mi | 14.1 |
| EdgertonCity | 7.9 mi | 4.2 |
| FultonCensus-designated place | 9.5 mi | 0.2 |
| Lake LorraineCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.1 |
| Fort AtkinsonCity | 11 mi | 5.8 |
| WhitewaterCity | 12 mi | 8.8 |
| Turtle LakeCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.9 |
| ShopiereCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.2 |
| RockdaleVillage | 14 mi | 0.3 |
| HanoverCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.6 |
| FootvilleVillage | 15 mi | 1.1 |
| ClintonVillage | 16 mi | 1.4 |
| Lake RipleyCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 3.3 |
| Allens GroveCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.6 |
| HebronCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 2.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Milton, WI in?
- Milton is in Rock County, Wisconsin.
- What ZIP codes are in Milton, WI?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Milton include 53563.
- What is the population of Milton, WI?
- About 5,706 people live in Milton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Milton?
- Nearby places include Janesville (7.2 mi), Lake Koshkonong (7.3 mi), Edgerton (7.9 mi), Fulton (9.5 mi), Lake Lorraine (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023